Senior Bahrain team attends China startup summitA high-level Bahrain business delegation, led by the Startup Bahrain initiative - Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), Tamkeen (Labour Fund), Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism, are currently attending the RISE Hong Kong Summit, in C More… |
LuLu Exchange invests $3.5m in tech startup ArkinLuLu Exchange Holdings, a leading financial services company, has invested $3.5 million in tech startup Arkin Technologies. Through the collaboration, LuLu Exchange Holdings plans to offer a holistic suite of financial products an More… |
Two Bahraini teams among semi-finalists of startup contestTwo teams from Bahrain were named amongst the semi-finalists of the 11th edition of MIT Enterprise Forum of the Pan Arab Region, to be held later this year, in Oman. A total of 84 teams from 14 Arab countries are set to compete in More… |
Dubai, Saudi start-ups shortlisted for Marriott's TestBED programmeAfter launching its TestBED programme in partnership with Wamda in the Middle East and Africa region for the first time in September this year, Marriott Hotels has announced the shortlist: Actimirror from Hong Kong, Twistar from Dubai, Nea More… |
Ericsson Garage launches startup challengeEricsson, a world leading telecoms technology provider, is offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to be considered for a venture capital investment and technology incubation through the Ericsson Garage global network. Ericsson Gara More… |
Cairo Angels invests in logistics startupEgypt-based Cairo Angels, a global network of angel investors focused on supporting startup opportunities in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, has revealed its investment in Bosta, a logistics tech startup based in Cairo. Bosta More… |
MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition kicks off in BahrainThe 10th edition of the prestigious MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) for the Pan Arab Region kicked off in Bahrain today, with 74 semi-finalists from 11 Arab countries competing for cash prizes exceeding $160,000. The semi-finalists i More… |
Bahrain to host MIT Enterprise Forum contest awards eventThe MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) for the Pan Arab Region will announcing the winners of the 10th MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition in a final award ceremony to be held at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 27. More… |
SAP launches talent hunt for innovative startupsSAP, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has announced a talent search for entrepreneurs across the Middle East North Africa region to support ground breaking ideas with a long term impact for the region and beyond. More… |
UAE startups ‘could add $1.5trn to global GDP’UAE digital startups could increase global GDP by $1.5 trillion and create 10 million youth jobs, according to industry experts. Demonstrating the UAE’s potential, the country ranks as the top in the Mena region, and top 20 More… |